Shelter Supplement Plans for Households with Children
July 12, 2010
Shelter Supplement Plans for Households with Children Read More

Fair Hearing of the Month
Fair Hearing #5218145Q (05-21-2009)
June 3, 2010
In "man in the house" case, Agency must provide direct evidence and collateral sources to meet burden of proof. Circumstantial evidence is not enough. Read More

Committee on Open Government Advisory Opinion
May 27, 2010
Freedom of Information Law opinion on the issue of fees and cost. Read More

Public Assistance Issues for Teens and Young Adults / Housing Advocacy to Prevent Children from Languishing in Foster Care
June 12, 2010
This presentation will address some of the benefits and assistance available to teenagers, young adults and young families, approximately ages 16-22. Benefit areas covered will include cash assistance, Food Stamps, Medicaid and housing resources for teens and young adults who are living on their own or aging out of foster care. Read More

Food Stamps 101
December 2, 2009
This course will cover the rights of individuals to apply for food stamp benefits; the financial and non-financial eligibility requirements of the program, including a brief summary of immigrant rules; a basic look at the food stamp budgeting methodology, including how to read a food stamp budget, and the food stamp recertification process. Read More

Emergency Assistance 101
December 2, 2009
This course provides an overview of the emergency assistance programs in New York State: Emergency Assistance to Families, Emergency Safety Net Assistance, and Emergency Assistance to Adults. The training reviews the situations that constitute an emergency, and the financial and categorical eligibility requirements for receipt of emergency assistance, and pays special attention to shelter and utility emergencies. Read More